Looking for an alternative way of teaching SQL, and wondering if there is a free/web-based game that requires knowledge of SQL to win. If possible, the game should not only be fun, but also track how ...

I know a lot of Database Administrators and they are all over 28-29 years old.
Is all database administration like that? I mean, is this about getting experience more than at least 7-8 years?
Or is ...

I am trying to find some database tutorials,books and similar, since I have started this course in college, and received some material, but it is really hard to manage through all the info on the net. ...

This question is almost mandatory in any SE site for basic reference.
Please post only books with permanently value for DBAs in general.
The post should be a must read book, the classical ones, the ...